Lights, Camera, Donor!

The Sioux City Chapter of Hadassah will meet for the 77th annual Donor Event at noon, Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at Congregation Beth Shalom.

Guests will view "The Little Traitor" a great film featured at last year's St. Louis Film Festival.

Lunch - including kosher hot dogs and popcorn - is only $9.

Please say "yes" when you're called or emailed for your reservation and donor donation.

2010 Kalin Scholar in Residence

Congregation Beth Shalom is pleased to announce Alan T. Levenson as the 2010 Sidney & Geraldine Scholar in Residence. Dr. Levenson will speak at Shabbat services and conduct a workshop at CBS as follows:

• Friday, November 5th at 7:30 pm Services. Dr. Levenson will speak on "Zionism and the Bible." Special Oneg!


• Saturday, November 6th at 9:30 am Services. Dr. Levenson will speak on "Spinoza as a Jewish Bible Critic." An expanded Kiddush lunch will follow. Please rsvp for the meal.


• Saturday, November 6th at 7:00 pm. Dr. Levenson will conduct a 1 hr presentation on "Teaching the Story of Jacob & Esau." This workshop is primarily for teachers, but anyone is welcome. The workshop will be preceded by a light supper. Please rsvp for the meal.

Dr. Levenson has written extensively on the Jewish experience for both scholarly and popular audiences and is considered a leading authority on the modern Jewish experience. He has lectured in the United States, Israel and Germany.

Everyone Welcome. Please rsvp for the meals as requested above to 712-255-1990.

Food Bank Back Pack Project

Congregation Beth Shalom announces the resumption of one of our mitzvah projects:

the Food Bank Back Pack program.

The first date is Wednesday, October 20th at 10:30 am at the Food Bank. Many hands are needed to complete this project. Please call the office if you are able to participate.

Annual Meeting October 27th

The Annual Meeting of Congregation Beth Shalom & the Sioux City Jewish Federation

will be held on Wednesday, October 27th.

7:00 pm: Desserts and coffee.

7:30 pm: Meeting

There is no charge for this event, but reservations are appreciated.

Please call the office at 255-1990.

Jill Rosenthal Bat Mitzvah

Diane and Brent Rosenthal cordially invite y9u to a Shabbat Service

as their daughter Jill becomes a Bat Mitzvah.

Friday, October 22 at 8:00 pm. Oneg following services &

Saturday, October 23 at 9:30 am. Kiddush luncheon following services.

Mommy, Daddy and Me Classes

Congregation Beth Shalom is pleased to announce the resumption of the Mommy, Daddy and Me Classes. The sessions will be held once a month on Monday mornings from 11:30 - 12:30. Preschoolers and (at least) one parent are welcome to attend the classes which are taught by the Rabbi and feature arts and crafts and movement.

The fall session dates are: October 18, November 15, and December 13. Additional dates will be scheduled after January 1. Please call the office to register.

Adult Education: Book of Daniel

The first Adult Education series of the new year will begin on October 24th at 9:30 am. Paul Levin will teach a 3 part series based on the book of Daniel. The discussion will begin with the text, but will use additional works to highlight this influential book.

The course, which will be held October 24, 31 and November 7th, is free; but please rsvp by calling 712-255-1990.

Pet Blessing

The annual blessing of the pets by Rabbi Greene will be held on Sunday, October 17th at the end of Midrasha classes (approximately noon). All members are encouraged to bring their friendly pets to this fun event.

Shabbat Services October 15

Students from the PreConfirmation Class will lead services on Friday, October 15th at 7:30 pm.

We invite all members of the community to join the students and their families.

Brotherhood Golf Outing & Kosher Steak Fry

The CBS Brotherhood is sponsoring the 4th Occasional Golf Outing & Steak Fry on Sunday, September 26th.

Join your friends for golf at Hidden Acres Golf Club (2:00 pm tee times)

and/or for cocktails and dinner at 5:00 pm

The charge for Golf (9 holes) and Dinner is $45;

Dinner only is $20;

Play an additional 9 holes for $11.

Bring a friend. Call the office at 255-1990 to make your reservations.

Interfaith Forum: Islam, Christianity & Judaism

The Lifelong Learning Program of Western Iowa Tech Community College is sponsoring an Interfaith Form: Islam, Christianity and Judaism which will be held on Tuesday, September 21 from noon to 1:30 pm. The event will be held in the Cargill Auditorium, Room D103 with access using Entrance 14 and Parking Lot 4. There is no charge and Lifelong Learning membership is not required.

Rabbi Guy Greene will join Imam Akmad Mohammad and Rev. R. Paul Johnston of Trinity Lutheran Church for a panel presentation during which the main beliefs and practices of the religions will be explored.

Sukkot

Congregation Beth Shalom's Sukkot Services

Sukkot & Shabbat on Friday, September 24th at 6:30 pm

Shabbat Dinner. Everyone welcome. Reservations by calling 255-1990

Adults are $12; Children 5-12 are $6; under 5 are free.

Wednesday, September 22, 5:30 pm: Erev Sukkot Service at the end of Midrasha

Thursday, September 23, 9:30 am: First Day Service

Friday, September 24, 6:30 pm: Sukkot & Shabbat Service followed by a Shabbat Dinner.

Saturday, September 25, 9:30 am: Shabbat Morning Service

Sunday, September 26, 8:45 am: CBS Chol Hamoed Minyan

Monday, September 27, 6:30 pm: Northern Hills Chol Hamoed Minyan

Tuesday, September 28, 7:30 pm: CBS Chol Hamoed Minyan

Wednesday, September 29, 8:00 pm: Hoshanah Rabbah & Erev Shemini Atzeret

Thursday, September 30, 9:30 am: Shemini Atzeret Service with Yizkor at 10:30 (appx)

Friday, October 1, 6:30 pm: Simchat Torah & Shabbat Service with Ice Cream Social

High Holiday Service Schedule

Congregation Beth Shalom 2010 Fall Holiday Schedule

Selichot & Havdalah Service - Saturday, September 4 at 8:00 pm
High Holidays Cemetery Service - Sunday, September 5 at 3:00 pm. Call office for appointment.

Rosh HaShanah
Erev Rosh HaShanah Service - Wednesday, September 8 at 7:30 pm
followed by Sisterhood Sponsored Oneg
First Day Rosh HaShanah Morning Service - Thursday, September 9 at 9:00 am
Children's Service at 9:30 am
Evening Service - Thursday, September 9 at 8:00 pm
Second Day Morning Service - Friday, September 10 at 9:00 am

Shabbat Shuvah - Friday, September 10 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, September 11 at 9:30 am

Tashlich Service - Sunday, September 12 at 4:00 pm. Meet at CBS.

Yom Kippur
Kol Nidre, Evening & Shabbat Service - Friday, September 17 at 7:00 pm
Morning & Shabbat Service - Saturday, September 18 at 9:00 am
Children's Service at 9:30 am
Yizkor Memorial Service - 5:30 pm
Afternoon Service - 6:16 pm
Ne'ilah Closing Service - 7:30 pm
Break the Fast - 8:30 pm. CBS will sponsor a free Break the Fast. Please call for reservations.

Federation Picnic August 29th

The Sioux City Jewish Federation is sponsoring the 7th Annual Picnic!

The free event will be held on Sunday, August 29th
at Riverside Park - Pavilion 1 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm.
(Rain site is CBS)

The picnic dinner will include kosher hot dogs, cole slaw, chips, watermelon and beverages.
Please rsvp to the office at 255-1990 by Thursday, August 26th.

FREE. EVERYONE WELCOME.

Sisterhood Kosher Wine Tasting

The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Shalom cordially invites you to a Kosher Wine Tasting
presented by Wine Styles
Sunday, July 25th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Live Music
Cheese and chocolates
Wine will be available for purchase
$25 per person. RSVP to 712-255-1990

Tisha B'Av Service

Congregation Beth Shalom will hold Erev Tisha B'Av Services on Monday, July 19th at 8:00 pm.



Tisha B'Av is the commemoration of the destruction of the First Temple in 585 B.C.E. and the Second Temple in 70 C.E., the beginning of the Spanish Inquisition in 1492, as well as a variety of Nazi atrocities.

Calendar Meeting

Sioux City Jewish Community Calendar Meeting
Wednesday, June 23rd at 6:30 pm

Please come with your events to be put on the calendar
and your creative suggestions for future events.

We're looking forward to a great year!
All we need is you.

Shabbat Under the Stars

Join your friends at the annual Congregation Beth Shalom

Shabbat Under the Stars

Friday, June 18, 2010 at Stone Park Lodge

6:30 Services followed by a Potluck Shabbat Dinner

Please bring a dairy or vegetarian dish. We will provide challah and beverages.

Please rsvp to help us with the setup. 712-255-1990.

May 21st & 23rd

Don't forget Brotherhood Shabbat: Friday, May 21st at 7:30 pm.

Midrasha Final Day Activities: Sunday, May 23rd at 11:30 am

Congregation Beth Shalom
& the Sioux City Jewish Federation
are pleased to welcome Chaplain (Colonel) Brett Oxman to our community.

Chaplain Oxman, representing the JWB Jewish Chaplain's Council, will accept our donation of a Torah to the TORAHS FOR OUR TROOPS program. A brief presentation ceremony will precede the Midrasha Matriculation program and lunch.

During the Midrasha program:
Classes will be presenting songs, dances and plays.
Teachers and aides will be honored.
Students will receive Matriculation certificates.

Please RSVP for the dairy lunch by calling the office, 255-1990.

Jason Shindler Bar Mitzvah

Congregation Beth Shalom and Scott & Karen Shindler are pleased to invite you
to a Shabbat Service as their son Jason becomes a Bar Mitzvah.

Friday, May 28,2010 at 6:00 pm NOTE TIME CHANGE.
Hors D'Oeuvre Oneg to follow

Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 10:00 am NOTE TIME CHANGE.
Kiddish luncheon to follow services

Please rsvp to the office at 712-255-1990.